According to Dupont, the contract will pay Thomas similar to New Jersey goaltender Martin Brodeur, who makes $5.2 million. Thomas had been scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. Dupont writes that the Bruins will announce the deal later today.

MK: Dupont explains that the Bruins did this now to get it on the books before Thomas’ 35th birthday so they have flexibility going forward. But I’m still shocked that they’re risking hurting Manny Fernandez’s feelings. Fernandez is headed for UFA status this summer.